# Uthman - Caliph

URL: https://allhistories.com/kuwait/rulers/uthman
Reign: 644 – 656
Number in the list: 75
Dynasty: Rashidun
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uthman

Rashidun caliph, nominal sovereign over the Basra-Kuwait region. Kuwait's Kazma area was an Islamic-era caravan and port locale; Basra was founded c. 636 as the regional centre.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Umar](https://allhistories.com/kuwait/rulers/umar)
- Next in list: [Ali ibn Abi Talib](https://allhistories.com/kuwait/rulers/ali-ibn-abi-talib)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 650 - [Kazima as an Early Islamic Port and Caravan Stop](https://allhistories.com/kuwait/timeline/650-kazima-as-an-early-islamic-port-and-caravan-stop)
- 650 - [Early Islamic Presence on Bubiyan Island](https://allhistories.com/kuwait/timeline/650-early-islamic-presence-on-bubiyan-island)